Reveiw Flashcards
(1-2 first reading)
What does Isaiah call the Jewish people of a light to all nations?
There faithfulness to God while in exile in Babylon
What is Purim?
Jewish feast day;that God saved His people through Esther
(3-5) second reading
Why were the Jewish people grateful to Judith?
She risked her life to save her people
What is the Christian symbolism of Jonahs story?
Jesus rose from the dead after three days in the tomb
What is providence?
God’s constant care and protection for His people
(1-10) third reading
What did the king of Force Greek culture and religion on the Jew?
He wanted to unite his country against the Romans
Who were the Hasidim?
Jewish people who refused Greek culture and religion
How did the king react?
He persecuted the Hasidim captured Jerusalem Removed the high priest and damaged the Temple
What is Hanukkah? -also known as the “Feast of Light”
celebration of relighting the temple menorah and the deeds of Gods people who refused to give up their faith
What was Simon Maccabaeus able to accomplish?
negotiated independence for Judah and gained civil and religious authority for himself
(1-5 fourth reading)
Why did some Jews distrust Herod the Great?
They doubted whether he was a Jew at all
How did he become the king of Judea?
He pleased Rome
What did he impose upon his people?
Having taxes
Why was Rome interested in Judea?
Roman senate saw weakness in the division Among the people and wanted to get more power
Was Herod more interested in Rome or Judea?
wanted to please Rome to keep his power
